Jim DeMint

And the newest venture for the soldier-turned-congressman-turned-full-time conservative provocateur is vintage West. He's out with a new book that doesn't pull any punches and most certainly doesn't soften the style that excites many Republicans — and infuriates Democrats.

"Guardian of the Republic" goes on sale Tuesday.

West said he isn't bothered by the April 1 publication date, chosen by Crown Forum, the Random House unit that publishes conservative authors. When it racks up impressive sales, he said, "The joke's going to be on the other side."

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